potentate — a monarch or ruler, especially an autocratic one; a person who has great power
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a monarch or ruler, especially an autocratic one; a person who has great power
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/
Korean meaning: 군주, 통치자; 절대적인 권력을 가진 자
Korean pronunciation: **포**턴테이트
Example Sentences
- The oil-rich potentate owned twelve golden toilets and a pet tiger.
- Every potentate in history thought their empire would last forever.
- The small island's potentate declared pizza the national food and made casual Friday mandatory.
potentate
NOUN//ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt//
a monarch or ruler, especially an autocratic one; a person who has great power
The potentate commands absolute obedience from his bowing subjects
The potentate's mandate decides the candidate's fate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'potentatus', derived from 'potens' meaning 'powerful' or 'mighty', which comes from the verb 'posse' meaning 'to be able'. The word entered English through Old French and Medieval Latin.
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📝Examples
“The oil-rich potentate owned twelve golden toilets and a pet tiger.”
“Every potentate in history thought their empire would last forever.”
“The small island's potentate declared pizza the national food and made casual Friday mandatory.”
“Modern business potentates wield influence far beyond their corporate borders.”
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